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Plaun Family History

Plaun Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Plaut, Laun, Plahn, Plain, Pan, Paul, Plank, Platz, Place, Lau

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Where is the Plaun family from?

You can see how Plaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plaun family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Plaun family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Plaun's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Plaun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plaun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Plaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plaun census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 74 immigration records available for the last name Plaun. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Plaun. For the veterans among your Plaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plaun lifespan?

Average Plaun life expectancy in 1979 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plaun ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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